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European Women in VC has published the report: "Beyond returns: Venture and growth investing fuel sustainability & societal change". Some interesting data you can find in it: ➤ Europe is the world’s leading region for VC and growth positive impact investing: a third of the €53bn VC investment raised in 2023 went to startups which directly address one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ➤ 88% of VCs say they use an impact investing framework or tool to guide their investment decisions due to their own personal values or their fund’s impact mission goals. ➤ This influence is evident across critically important sectors such as climate tech, where startups raised €18.2bn in 2023 and investment has tripled to more than €20bn in the past three years. ➤ 87% of VCs and LPs say that increased diversity in venture capital leads to better investment decisions and financial returns, and 82% of VCs and 77% of LPs say the diversity of the founding team of the startups or funds they invest in is important. Red full report here: https://lnkd.in/eTB3w448

Key findings of the 2024 European Women in VC Report: 🔹 More VC money is going to European positive impact-driven startups than ever before.  🔹 LPs are especially motivated by the desire to make a positive environmental impact in their investment decisions.  🔹 Improving ESG performance is a top priority for the majority of VCs over the next 12 months.  🔹 There is a strong belief that increased diversity in venture capital leads to better investment decisions and financial returns – and this is translating into action.  🔹 Superior returns and personal values and the will to change the world are the driving forces in the VC industry. 

📚 In SISTAFUND’s library:  ‘BEYOND RETURNS’ by European Women in VC 🌟 Check out the key findings from the new European Women in VC Report: Beyond Returns: 1️⃣ Impact Investing Surge: In 2023, ⅓ of the €53B raised by European Startups were directed to impact startups aligned with UN SDGs. 🌍 2️⃣ LPs’ Green Goals: Environmental impact is a top priority for 1/3 of LPs surveyed. Reducing carbon footprints is key in their investment decisions. 🍃 3️⃣ ESG on the Rise: Improving ESG performance is a major focus for 1/2 of VCs in the next 12 months. 📈 4️⃣ Diversity = Success: 90% of VCs and LPs believe diversity enhances investment decisions and financial returns. 💼✨ Congrats to European Women in VC, Founders Forum Group, Tech Nation, and more for producing these great insights! Let’s continue to support and celebrate the positive impact and diversity in the VC landscape! 🌟 🔗 Full report in the comments section. 

My absence has a reason! Over the past few months, at ESG Lake we have been dedicated to sharing knowledge and promoting our impact investing ecosystem. Next week, I'll be presenting a very special talk about the Paradigm Shift in Impact Investments at the ALT+F Summit. Thanks to Shivam Dhawan José Leandro Gasparelo and Denis Mochalin See you all on October 13th/14th in Aveiro! Alternate Future Summit is bringing corporate thought-leaders, educational visionaries, and ecosystem builders in one gathering to discuss the future. Are you a visionary with a passion for tackling Learning and Education related challenges? Or working in people solutions in company? Or a startup with exciting ideas to change how people learn and develop? Have an interesting experience to share about building communities?     The focus is primarily on the fields of #LearningandDevelopment, #FutureOfWork, #FutureOfEd, #EcosystemsandCommunities, #EmergingTechnologies     Spaces for the program are limited.      How to Secure Your Spot ❓  Details & Application: https://lnkd.in/dsAb9hXj    #speaker #esg #positiveimpact #impactinvesting #community

📊Venture capital is the best-performing asset class of the past 25 years. VC can also drive massive significant social and environmental benefits. ↗ The trend in Europe is promising: Climate investment in Europe has tripled to more than $20bn in 2023 over the past three years and sustained its growth in 2023, bucking the trend of overall VC investment. 💚 For catalysing step-change innovations in technology that can tackle the world’s biggest challenges we need more funding from institutional investors into venture. More on how we could achieve this and the value of diversity in the 4th Flagship Report of European Women in VC: "BEYOND RETURNS: Venture and growth investing fuel sustainability & societal change" with Founders Forum Group Forum and Technation. Let`s shape an impact-driven and diverse European venture capital ecosystem - happy to collaborate with 🚀Kinga Stanislawska, Kasia Piasecki, Selma Meryem Peters, Marcia Maciel, and all other members of European Women in VC. Link available in comments ⬇ #diversity #DEI #Europe #impactfunding #greentech

As a member of European Women in VC, Atlantic Bridge is proud to be a leader in bringing together superior returns and purpose in the European investment ecosystem. 📗 European Women in VC is launching its 4th Flagship Report with Founders Forum Group: "BEYOND RETURNS: Venture and growth investing fuel sustainability & societal change". Here are some key takeaways: ✅ Europe leading the way in positive impact venture capital investing 🏆 Europe is the world’s leading region for VC and growth positive impact investing 🎯 88% of VCs say they use an impact investing framework or tool to guide their investment decisions due to their own personal values or their fund’s impact mission goals 💭 87% of VCs and LPs say that increased diversity in venture capital leads to better investment decisions and financial returns 📈 82% of VCs and 77% of LPs say the diversity of the founding team of the startups or funds they invest in is important The report is packed with data and powerful messages from top industry voices including: Kerstin Jorna Marjut Falkstedt Louis Taylor Ilkka Paananen Alexander Getty Hermann Hauser Pia Santavirta Matias Kaila Marie Campagne Rachael Reid Brent Hoberman Paul Donovan Fredrik Hånell Diva Tommei Adeline Lemaire Antigoni Lymperopoulou Carolyn Dawson Kelly Chen Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau Saemundur K (Saemi) Finnbogason Najada Kumbuli Shiva Dustdar Folake Shasanya Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eTB3w448

The European Women in VC 2024 flagship report is finally out! We're thrilled by the report's findings: 87% of VCs and LPs agree - diverse teams lead to better investment decisions and stronger returns! 📈 Aligned with this data, our Fund IV invests solely in gender-mixed founding teams, statistically proven to be correlated with stronger financial performance! 💪 Our mission is to achieve top-tier returns while driving a positive impact in Europe's investment ecosystem.   Here are some key takeaways: 🌟 Europe as the Global Leader in Impact Investing: One-third of 2023's €53bn European VC investment fueled startups tackling United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 🌱 Values-Driven Investments: 88% of VCs leverage impact frameworks, guided by personal values and fund missions. 📊 Diversity = Success: A resounding 87% of VCs and LPs believe diversity drives better returns, with a strong focus on founding team diversity (82% VCs, 77% LPs). Proud to be a member of European Women in VC! Download the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTB3w448 Founders Forum Group Tech Nation Kerstin Jorna Marjut Falkstedt Louis Taylor Ilkka Paananen Hermann Hauser Pia Santavirta Matias Kaila Marie Campagne Rachael Reid Brent Hoberman Paul Donovan Fredrik Hånell Diva Tommei Adeline Lemaire Antigoni Lymperopoulou Carolyn Dawson Kelly Chen Constantijn Van Oranje-Nassau Saemundur K (Saemi) Finnbogason Najada Kumbuli Shiva Dustdar Folake Shasanya Lucian Wagner Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch Angelica Morrone Cesare Pezzini Greta Lazzarini Cecilia O.

Just back from an energizing week at #Ecosperity2024! 🌟 Proud of the deep discussions and the connections made. The journey to a sustainable world is on, full steam ahead! 🚀 #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFuture

Interested in joining a global community of inclusive business professionals? 💸  Join our virtual Inclusive Business Partners Network Roundtable on “The Impact Investing Imperative”.The IBPN is hosting the next partners-only* Roundtable this March 5th from 10:00 - 11:30 CET. Join the network and the roundtable to get to know other professionals working in the inclusive business space. Discuss relevant challenges, find solutions together, and create valuable connections - to take each organization to the next level!  👉 This Roundtable is only for IBPN partners, join the network here: https://lnkd.in/dX5am3PH This time, our partners at 8+ Ventures will discuss “The Impact Investing Imperative”. 8+ Ventures invests in highly scalable, high-impact businesses that have the potential to transform the way we live on this planet.  👉 More information about 8+ Ventures https://lnkd.in/d46u8f3n #InclusiveBusiness #globalnetwork #SDG2030 #SDG1 #zeropoverty #impactinvesting 

European Women in VC is launching their European VC Impact Survey for VC partners and LPs, in partnership with Founders Forum Group, to highlight the broad and transformative impact of venture capital on European tech, business, and society. The survey covers questions on: 🔸 How ESG and wider social impact factors into your investment decisions 🔸 Impact frameworks and tools used to guide investments 🔸 Diversity, equity and inclusion within the VC sector itself The results will be used to inform the European VC Impact Report, launched on June 4th and presented at major tech conferences, distributed amongst a high-profile community of top founders, investors, corporate, and government leaders. You can answer the survey through a link in the comments 👇 Share your views on the wider impact of venture capital, DEI, and how you make your investment decisions! More information about European Women in VC https://lnkd.in/gdE6cUht 🚀Kinga Stanislawska Kasia Piasecki